Dear SELF,
We do not own anything in this world and dependent upon so many things
and people for our basic survival. In spite of this fact we tend to
feel that we are doing everything not only for ourselves but also for
others! How innocent we are to feel like that. We tend to forget that
we are only a speck in this Universe.
The moment we were born we come to this world after having a miserable
state in our Mother's womb for almost 9 full moths with all the filth
we can think off with a cry which helps to breath in and out, off
course with empty hands, when everybody around us start to feel happy
of our presence in this world and until we depart from this world
after a short stay to act in the drama of life again with empty hands
in the presence of sorrow expressed by all around us to a place from
where we came (home)
So even before we were born, during the acting life and also even
after leaving this mortal coil, we all depend upon so many things and
so many people around us. I am sure it is very clear now that we do
not have anything to claim as our own and that is the reality. We need
to be aware of this fact in every moment of our existence.
So far what we have talked about is ourselves (what we think and
believe are i.e.. the physical bodies) under the influence of
ignorance (lack of knowledge) which is ajnana. which can only be
removed by knowledge (Jnana) which is nothing but what we really are.
To know what we really are is the mission of this temporary life which
we got due to various good deeds we have done in our previous lives.
We need to utilise this precious life of ours to know who we really
are Not what we think and believe we are, we can talk about it next
time.
VASANT PANCHAMI:
The 5th day of Magha masam is very significant, the day on which
Vasanta Panchami falls, the first day of long waited spring after the
cold spell of winter, which happens to be the Birthday of Maha
Saraswathi.
As 'Diwali-the festival of lights is to Maha Lakshmi, goddess of
wealth and prosperity, and Navaratri is to Maha Durga, goddess of
power and valour, V(B)asant Panchami is to Maha Saraswathi, the
goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year
on the 5th day or Panchami of the bright fortnight of lunar month of
Magha. Vasant comes from the word 'spring' as this festival heralds
the beginning of the lovely spring season.
Hindus celebrate Vasant Panchami with great fervour in temples, homes
and even in schools and colleges. Saraswathi's favourite colour yellow
assumes special significance on this day. The statue of the goddess is
dressed in yellow cloths and is worshipped by devotees wearing yellow
garments. Saraswathi being offered with yellow colour sweets for
example yellow lemon rice or yellow kesari sweet!
\the most significant aspect of Vasant Panchami is that it is the most
auspicious day to begin laying one's foundation of reading and writing
especially to pre-school children. It is also a great day to
inaugurate training institutes and educational establishments like
schools and colleges, a trend made famous by the renowned Indian
educationist Pandit Sri Madan Mohan Malaviya (1861-1946), who was the
founder of the sacred Benaras Hindu University on the Vasant Panchami
day in 1916. I was very fortunate to be a pupil of this great
institution for a tear in 1961!
This is the time of the year when life spurts in the nature by way of
new leaves, blossoms appear on the tress with the promise of new life
and hope which makes Nature at it's Best!
Now let us watch Her divine form with her Beeja Mantra by clicking the
link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9gNfn2vzuA&feature=related
There are only two main popular Saraswathi temples in Bharat one is in
Kashmir and the other one is which is more popular is Gnana Saraswathi
temple in Basara about 30 kilometres from Nizambad, in the north
Telangana in Andhra Pradesh and I wish I was there!. We were there a
couple of years ago and it is the temple one should visit in life time
which is on the banks of Godavari river.
If anybody wants to watch the magic of Basara, please click the link
below which lasts about just over 33 minutes and can be watched in the
evening with all the family.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4556081878853153384
Anybody who like to read about the temple and wish to visit in the
future, please click the following two links
http://www.nirmalcity.com/basar_saraswathi.htm
http://www.basaratemple.org/
If you want to listen Saraswathi songs with Sankalpam, please click
the link below for those who have little time to spare
http://www.raaga.com/channels/sanskrit/moviedetail.asp?mid=S0000196
Those who want to listen some Hindi tunes on Saraswathi, please click
the link below
http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/moviedetail.asp?mid=HD000261
Does anybody wants to listen the beautiful Bhajan on Saraswathi by
Anup Jalota! If so please click the link below
http://www.video4viet.com/music.html?act=play&id=a1734f842ad5b9f5c0ec99dd2c63b129
I am sure at least some of you want to listen or watch Saraswathi
Gayatri by clicking the link below
http://msabhiblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/saraswathi-gayatri-mantra-lyrics.html
If anybody has not satisfied with the information on Vasant Panchami
yet, please click the link below to read more
http://www.indiancultureonline.com/details/VASANTA-PANCHAMI.html
and
http://hinduism.about.com/od/hindugoddesses/p/saraswati.htm?nl=1
With Love, Light & Peace to all,
SivaRamaKrishna
Sunday 6 February 2011
Saturday 5 February 2011
SANDHYAVANDANAM
Dear SELF, About almost 85% world population regularly think of some super power unknown controls every thing in this wonderful creation which we all enjoy. It is everybody's right and the property of selected few. But it is generally labelled to certain individual groups historically which is wrong according to Sanatana Dharma.
Sandhyavandanam means a ritual carried out just before Sunrise and just after sunset and these two periods are considered more auspicious and some people insists that it should be done on midday (12.00 noon) and even some others go to the extent of doing at 12.00 midnight when the day ends and the next day begins.
It is a common belief among many only Brahmins should perform Sandhyavandanam especially after Upanayanam just before start learning life principles under a learned Guru. Some others believe even this is wrong. We are all Human and we are dividedd according the way, we think, speak and act and only these three aspects of life dictates who is who?
If we could understand various aspects of the rituals of SANDHYAVANDANAM, THEN WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND WHO SHOULD PERFORM REGULARLY THIS RITUAL by clicking the link below
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100302100909AAo0lDB
This is just a thought came to my mind early this morning and sharing with you all and let us hope that this message may add some value the way we live as humans
With Love, Light & Peace to all,
SivaRamaKrishna
Reply Forward
Sandhyavandanam means a ritual carried out just before Sunrise and just after sunset and these two periods are considered more auspicious and some people insists that it should be done on midday (12.00 noon) and even some others go to the extent of doing at 12.00 midnight when the day ends and the next day begins.
It is a common belief among many only Brahmins should perform Sandhyavandanam especially after Upanayanam just before start learning life principles under a learned Guru. Some others believe even this is wrong. We are all Human and we are dividedd according the way, we think, speak and act and only these three aspects of life dictates who is who?
If we could understand various aspects of the rituals of SANDHYAVANDANAM, THEN WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND WHO SHOULD PERFORM REGULARLY THIS RITUAL by clicking the link below
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100302100909AAo0lDB
This is just a thought came to my mind early this morning and sharing with you all and let us hope that this message may add some value the way we live as humans
With Love, Light & Peace to all,
SivaRamaKrishna
Reply Forward
Saturday 29 January 2011
FRAUD-HUNGER
Dear Sisters & Brothers, We all living creatures need three basic requirements which we all aware already, namely 'khana (food), kapada (cloths to cover our body) & makhan (some shelter to live in and sleep). How many of humans have all these three basic needs around the world. The estimation is at least one in ten but the reality is much more without the fault of their own, No place on earth has an exception to this fact including the so called most advanced country in the world namely A me ri Ka.
Now the second universal phenomenon is of course FRAUD in all levels in various proportions which we examine just by watching/reading a ten minute video by clicking the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMSatkxO_r0
Please watch this video clip with attention and then only read the forward message which explains the fate of the humanity for the basic requirements just to sustain life.
How many unfortunate people including our daughters, sons, grand children, sisters & brothers can have at least one square meal a day with the money wasted on the name of fraud around the world?
Let us hope we will arise, awake and do some thing as individuals now but not later on as so many lives are at danger every second!
We hope and pray that so many AMMAS WILL ARISE IN EVERY FAMILY, VILLAGE, TOWN CITY, NATION AND THE WORLD TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN hunger.
IF THIS DOES NOT ALTER OUR LIFE STYLE AND ADD SOME VALUE TO THIS HUMAN LIFE WHAT DOES I DO NOT KNOW!
With love, light & Peace to all,
SivaRamaKrishna
-----Original Message-----
From: enewslist@ammachi.org
To: pakirareddy@aol.com
Sent: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:32
Subject: Amrita eNews - Jan 2011
News
Fighting Hunger - Our Goal
January, 2011
The fight against hunger is far from over. Today, we produce more food than ever, yet more than one in 10 people on earth suffers from hunger. In the United States, one in eight Americans do not have dependable access to food. Our Auction proceeds will directly support Fighting Hunger.
Join us in Action Now!
Embracing The World's Fighting Hunger Projects
January, 2011
In today's world, people experience two types of poverty: The poverty caused by lack of food, clothing and shelter, and the poverty caused by lack of love and compassion. Of these two, the second type needs to be considered firstbecause, if we have love and compassion in our hearts, then we will wholeheartedly serve those who suffer from lack of food, clothing and shelter.- Amma
In the United States, one in eight Americans (more than 35 million) don't have dependable, consistent access to food due to limited money and resources, and nearly 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 25 and 75 fall below the poverty line for at least one year.
At present, ETW volunteers in 40 cities throughout North America prepare and serve 73,000 meals a year for the homeless and hungry.
When the majority of India's people earn less than Rs. 80 ($1.66) a day, and the price of a kilo of rice ranges between Rs. 20 and Rs. 80, it is no wonder that nearly 50 percent of India's population suffer from malnourishment. The fight against hunger is far from over. Today, we produce more food than ever, yet more than one in 10 people on earth suffers from hunger. But this war can be won - the United Nations Development Program puts the annual cost of ending hunger at just an additional $13 billion more than what is already being spent by governments and organizations around the world.
At present, Embracing the World feeds more than two million people annually throughout India. ETW also distributes uncooked rice, milk and other staples to deeply impoverished communities. In the first six months after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, ETW provided more than six million free meals to disaster victims, as well as more than 185 tons of uncooked rice to help the victims make ends meet.
Brief History of our Auction for Action project
January, 2011
Online auctions, initially launched in 2003, have a new name, 'Auction for Action,' as Amma inspires true action, an action with a purpose. Auction for Action is a not-for-profit, which serves and contributes all proceeds directly to Embracing the World (ETW), an international collective of charities. We believe that having the basic needs met is the fundamental right of any human being, and that it is the responsibility of each of us to strive hard to ensure that one day, every human being can live in dignity, safety, security and peace. This year, Auction for Action will directly support 'Help Fight Hunger,' one of ETW's worldwide humanitarian projects. You can find more information on 'Help Fight Hunger' and bid for a cause by visiting: auctionforaction.org
Amma in South India
January, 2011
Amma is now in Chennai, as a part of her South Indian tour. To give a glimpse of what Amma's tours are like, here is a small example.
Amma was in Kozhikode on Jan 10, 2011 as a part of the South Indian tour:
When many see Amma giving darshan in Kozhikode, they cannot believe their eyes. It seems like total chaos—devotees being pushed into and pulled out of Amma's arms at such a rate. It was estimated that 1800 people were seen in an hour and Amma gave darshan for about 15-18 hours continuously. Jan Kounen, the director of Darshan: The Embrace, the recently released documentary about Amma, once filmed Amma when she was going at such a speed. He said, "She is going so fast, so at first the eye doesn't catch it; it just kind of looks disorganized, like a blur. It was too fast. So I decided to shoot her in slow motion. Only then I started to see: 'No, it's not like that; there is such grace and beauty there. Everything is so deliberate; it is like a ballet.'"
Telemedicine camp by AIMS
January, 2011
A free medical camp was conducted by AIMS in Idukki district at Kannampadi Government High School on January 16, 2011. The camp was organized by Idukki Wild Life Division. More than 300 patients received the benefit of medical attention and treatment. Fourteen patients were selected for further investigation and management.
AIMS conducts these medical camps frequently throughout the year.
Amrita Center for NanoSciences (ACNS)
Did you know?
ACNS conducts research in cancer nanotechnology and was the first such center established by the Government of India. Research is aimed at developing affordable nano-implants.
ACNS is developing techniques for the early detection and treatment of cancer using quantum dots, gene slicing, and nano-particles. Nanotechnology is also being developed to treat malaria, inflammations and osteoporosis. ACNS also conducts research in the development of thin-film devices for sensor applications and solar cells.
Mother's Kitchen feeds more than 73,000 meals every year in the U.S.
The Mother's Kitchen project has been providing a full-course healthy meal to the needy on a regular basis in various centers all over the United States.
If you would like to support the various humanitarian activities please click here
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gems to treasure
Compassion
Compassion to the poor is our duty towards God.
-- Amma
If there is any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.
-- William Penn
If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.
-- Buddist saying
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Featured Center
Amma Center in San Ramon
For more details
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Amma Shop
Net proceeds from your purchases will benefit Amma's various humanitarian projects.
Visit The Amma Shop today and gift your dear ones with something they will surely love!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Immortal Bliss subscriptions
Immortal Bliss, a quarterly magazine, contains Mother's message, reminiscences by her senior monastic disciples, experiences of devotees from all over the world, poems dedicated to Amma, stories for children, and reports on the humanitarian activities that Amma's mission spearheads worldwide, among other features. The magazine enshrines Amma's teachings, and for this reason, many have found it to be a link to Amma, especially in her physical absence, offering solace and providing guidance. Please visit our online shop to subscribe to this magazine.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now the second universal phenomenon is of course FRAUD in all levels in various proportions which we examine just by watching/reading a ten minute video by clicking the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMSatkxO_r0
Please watch this video clip with attention and then only read the forward message which explains the fate of the humanity for the basic requirements just to sustain life.
How many unfortunate people including our daughters, sons, grand children, sisters & brothers can have at least one square meal a day with the money wasted on the name of fraud around the world?
Let us hope we will arise, awake and do some thing as individuals now but not later on as so many lives are at danger every second!
We hope and pray that so many AMMAS WILL ARISE IN EVERY FAMILY, VILLAGE, TOWN CITY, NATION AND THE WORLD TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN hunger.
IF THIS DOES NOT ALTER OUR LIFE STYLE AND ADD SOME VALUE TO THIS HUMAN LIFE WHAT DOES I DO NOT KNOW!
With love, light & Peace to all,
SivaRamaKrishna
-----Original Message-----
From: enewslist@ammachi.org
To: pakirareddy@aol.com
Sent: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:32
Subject: Amrita eNews - Jan 2011
News
Fighting Hunger - Our Goal
January, 2011
The fight against hunger is far from over. Today, we produce more food than ever, yet more than one in 10 people on earth suffers from hunger. In the United States, one in eight Americans do not have dependable access to food. Our Auction proceeds will directly support Fighting Hunger.
Join us in Action Now!
Embracing The World's Fighting Hunger Projects
January, 2011
In today's world, people experience two types of poverty: The poverty caused by lack of food, clothing and shelter, and the poverty caused by lack of love and compassion. Of these two, the second type needs to be considered firstbecause, if we have love and compassion in our hearts, then we will wholeheartedly serve those who suffer from lack of food, clothing and shelter.- Amma
In the United States, one in eight Americans (more than 35 million) don't have dependable, consistent access to food due to limited money and resources, and nearly 60 percent of Americans between the ages of 25 and 75 fall below the poverty line for at least one year.
At present, ETW volunteers in 40 cities throughout North America prepare and serve 73,000 meals a year for the homeless and hungry.
When the majority of India's people earn less than Rs. 80 ($1.66) a day, and the price of a kilo of rice ranges between Rs. 20 and Rs. 80, it is no wonder that nearly 50 percent of India's population suffer from malnourishment. The fight against hunger is far from over. Today, we produce more food than ever, yet more than one in 10 people on earth suffers from hunger. But this war can be won - the United Nations Development Program puts the annual cost of ending hunger at just an additional $13 billion more than what is already being spent by governments and organizations around the world.
At present, Embracing the World feeds more than two million people annually throughout India. ETW also distributes uncooked rice, milk and other staples to deeply impoverished communities. In the first six months after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, ETW provided more than six million free meals to disaster victims, as well as more than 185 tons of uncooked rice to help the victims make ends meet.
Brief History of our Auction for Action project
January, 2011
Online auctions, initially launched in 2003, have a new name, 'Auction for Action,' as Amma inspires true action, an action with a purpose. Auction for Action is a not-for-profit, which serves and contributes all proceeds directly to Embracing the World (ETW), an international collective of charities. We believe that having the basic needs met is the fundamental right of any human being, and that it is the responsibility of each of us to strive hard to ensure that one day, every human being can live in dignity, safety, security and peace. This year, Auction for Action will directly support 'Help Fight Hunger,' one of ETW's worldwide humanitarian projects. You can find more information on 'Help Fight Hunger' and bid for a cause by visiting: auctionforaction.org
Amma in South India
January, 2011
Amma is now in Chennai, as a part of her South Indian tour. To give a glimpse of what Amma's tours are like, here is a small example.
Amma was in Kozhikode on Jan 10, 2011 as a part of the South Indian tour:
When many see Amma giving darshan in Kozhikode, they cannot believe their eyes. It seems like total chaos—devotees being pushed into and pulled out of Amma's arms at such a rate. It was estimated that 1800 people were seen in an hour and Amma gave darshan for about 15-18 hours continuously. Jan Kounen, the director of Darshan: The Embrace, the recently released documentary about Amma, once filmed Amma when she was going at such a speed. He said, "She is going so fast, so at first the eye doesn't catch it; it just kind of looks disorganized, like a blur. It was too fast. So I decided to shoot her in slow motion. Only then I started to see: 'No, it's not like that; there is such grace and beauty there. Everything is so deliberate; it is like a ballet.'"
Telemedicine camp by AIMS
January, 2011
A free medical camp was conducted by AIMS in Idukki district at Kannampadi Government High School on January 16, 2011. The camp was organized by Idukki Wild Life Division. More than 300 patients received the benefit of medical attention and treatment. Fourteen patients were selected for further investigation and management.
AIMS conducts these medical camps frequently throughout the year.
Amrita Center for NanoSciences (ACNS)
Did you know?
ACNS conducts research in cancer nanotechnology and was the first such center established by the Government of India. Research is aimed at developing affordable nano-implants.
ACNS is developing techniques for the early detection and treatment of cancer using quantum dots, gene slicing, and nano-particles. Nanotechnology is also being developed to treat malaria, inflammations and osteoporosis. ACNS also conducts research in the development of thin-film devices for sensor applications and solar cells.
Mother's Kitchen feeds more than 73,000 meals every year in the U.S.
The Mother's Kitchen project has been providing a full-course healthy meal to the needy on a regular basis in various centers all over the United States.
If you would like to support the various humanitarian activities please click here
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gems to treasure
Compassion
Compassion to the poor is our duty towards God.
-- Amma
If there is any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.
-- William Penn
If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.
-- Buddist saying
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Featured Center
Amma Center in San Ramon
For more details
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Amma Shop
Net proceeds from your purchases will benefit Amma's various humanitarian projects.
Visit The Amma Shop today and gift your dear ones with something they will surely love!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Immortal Bliss subscriptions
Immortal Bliss, a quarterly magazine, contains Mother's message, reminiscences by her senior monastic disciples, experiences of devotees from all over the world, poems dedicated to Amma, stories for children, and reports on the humanitarian activities that Amma's mission spearheads worldwide, among other features. The magazine enshrines Amma's teachings, and for this reason, many have found it to be a link to Amma, especially in her physical absence, offering solace and providing guidance. Please visit our online shop to subscribe to this magazine.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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